Earlier this week it was announced that Disney has finalised a deal to purchase the movie and television assets of 20th Century Fox, which means that both X-Men and Fantastic Four are now at the disposal of Marvel Studios and its Cinematic Universe.This is of course great news for Marvel fans who have been longing […]
The Most Disappointing – Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Anghus Houvouras on Star Wars: The Last Jedi (major spoilers follow)…It’s all been done. That song by Canada’s eighth best band Barenaked Ladies was bouncing around my head as I watched the latest installment of the Star Wars saga. A galaxy, far, far away isn’t nearly as exciting as it used to be. Not since […]
The 15 Best Horror Movies of 2017
Tom Beasley examines the best horror movies of 2017, from sharp social satire to an evil clown…The reaction to 2017’s horror movie slate has, bizarrely, been one of surprise. It’s as if a year of impressive scary movies is somehow a rarity, when in fact the genre has consistently delivered strong movies in recent years.What […]
Ian McKellen suggests he’s open to Gandalf role in Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings TV series
As Sir Ian McKellen prepares to tackle a new iconic role in the West End version of The Exorcist, the legendary performer has told Graham Norton’s Radio 2 show that he’s reluctant to let one of his greatest roles go to another actor.With the news that Amazon are to create their own middle-earth TV series that […]
Ralph McQuarrie’s art comes to life in concept trailer for The Star Wars
As any hardcore Star Wars fan will know, George Lucas owes much of the visual design of the Star Wars saga to legendary artist Ralph McQuarrie, who was commissioned by the filmmaker to produce a series of concept illustrations for the-then titled The Star Wars as Lucas sought to make his ambitious space opera a […]
Justice League cinematographer backtracks on Superman’s black suit comments
Earlier this month, Justice League cinematographer Fabian Wagner was quoted as revealing that scenes were shot for the DC blockbuster featuring Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel in his black costume from the Death of Superman comic book arc, only to end up on the cutting room floor.Well, it seems that may not have been the case […]
Star Wars: The Last Jedi debuts to second-biggest ever opening day at the box office
After starting its North American theatrical run with the second biggest ever Thursday preview takings, Star Wars: The Last Jedi has carried that into its first full day at the box office, with the movie grossing $100.4 million on Friday, second only to Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ $119 million.Having been tracking a $200 million […]
Mad Men writer adapting Look Out for the Fitzgerald-Trouts
3311 Productions has announced that it is partnering with Argent Pictures to develop and produce a movie based on Esta Spalding’s popular 2016 children’s novel Look Out For The Fitzgerald-Trouts, which is being scripted by Semi Chellas (Mad Men, Ophelia).Look Out for the Fitzgerald-Trouts is the story of a family of four kids, living in a […]
Thor: Ragnarok concept art features an alternate design for Korg
Illustrator Ian Joyner has shared some concept artwork for Thor: Ragnarok, which features an alternate design for the character of Korg the Kronan, portrayed in the film by director Taika Waititi. Check it out here, and let us know in the comments below what you make of this early design compared to the character’s final […]
George Clooney and Matt Charman developing Watergate series
George Clooney will be diving back into the political drama as he and Bridge of Spies writer Matt Charman develop a limited eight-episode series based on the infamous Watergrate scandal. The series has reportedly gone to Netflix, though that may change as competition for it rises.Watergate was one of the biggest events to have happened in America […]
